Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's how the record fee has grown over the years
Naomi Girma has made history as the first million-dollar player in women’s soccer. The 24-year-old completed her transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea for a record-breaking $1.1 million (900,000 pounds) on Sunday.
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Girma’s move marks a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s football, as the sport sees an increasing rise in transfer fees. Here’s a look at how record-breaking transfers have shaped the women’s game over the years:
2002: Milene Domingues
The Brazilian midfielder became the first high-value transfer in women’s soccer when she moved from Fiammamonza in Italy to Rayo Vallecano in Spain for $310,000.
2020: Pernille Harder
Nearly two decades later, Denmark forward Pernille Harder set a new benchmark. She transferred from German side Wolfsburg to Chelsea in England for $355,000 (300,000 euros).
2022: Keira Walsh
The record fee jumped again when England midfielder Keira Walsh left Manchester City to join Barcelona. Her transfer was valued at $513,000 (400,000 pounds).
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